Frank Hamilton (rugby union)

George Henry "Frank" Hamilton (30 April 1863 – 7 August 1901) was a South African international rugby union player.[1]

Frank Hamilton
Birth nameGeorge Henry Hamilton
Date of birth(1863-04-30)30 April 1863
Place of birthCape Town, Cape Colony
Date of death7 August 1901(1901-08-07) (aged 38)
Place of deathVanrhynsdorp, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Eastern Province ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 South Africa 1 (0)

Biography

Born in Cape Town, he first played provincial rugby for Eastern Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. He played as a forward in the 1st Test of the series, a 4–0 loss at St George's Park.[2] Hamilton died in 1901, in Vanrhynsdorp, at the age of 38.[3]

Test history

No.OpponentsResults(SA 1st)PositionTriesDateVenue
1.United Kingdom British Isles0–4Forward30 Jul 1891Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth

See also

References

  1. "George Henry Hamilton". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. "Frank Hamilton". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  3. "South Africa / Players & Officials / Frank Hamilton". Scrum. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
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